Environment
Covering a full range of environmental and sustainability issues in Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada as a whole
Carbon tax fueling new clean industry fund
Harmac first to be approved for grant under CleanBC industry fund
UBC announces fossil fuel divestment plan
UBC’s board of governors bows to pressure to divest from fossil fuels
Government halts logging in Skagit River Valley
Wilderness Committee presses government to close hole between two parks
The cold reality of effective policies to combat climate change
Sustainable energy experts urge focus on what is achievable
What we need to do to cut 45% by 2030
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions by nearly one-half is achievable – but likely not in the 10-year timespan climate-change panel advocates, experts say
SCRD directors reluctantly pursue $53-million Site B reservoir option
If approved, it would be the largest and most expensive infrastructure project the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has every tackled. Directors voted Nov. 21 for further investigation into...
British Columbians unprepared for big power outages
60% not ready for outages; half don’t have a preparedness kit
Forestry carbon offsets grapple with image problem
Failure of regulated offset market to develop took its toll on offset companies
California-like wildfire likelihood low for B.C.: BC Hydro
Plans ready to power down electricity system, avoid risks